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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Corn Chowder {#dairyfree #vegan} & the Tooth Fairy sent a letter

Alena has been loosing teeth two weeks in a row.  Each week another molar came out and this meant that the Tooth Fairy was kept very busy in our little house.  One night Alena left a glass of water out for her because she had heard that the Tooth Fairy likes to dip her wingtips, and/or her magic wand into some water when she visits.  At the visit - apparently - the color of the water changes to the color of the visiting Tooth Fairy.  Guess, what?!  Yup, the Tooth Fairy did visit and the water in the glass turned a beautiful green. Oh yes, the amazement was magnificent :)

Alena also left a letter each time with her tooth, and she was hoping to hear back from the Tooth Fairy. Guess what happened earlier this week?  Yes, you probably guessed correctly - both girls got a letter each from the Tooth Fairy.  Magical little letters, that even had fairy dust in them.  Can you say magic?!
Both girls were so excited; it was the very first time that Mia Rose has received a letter from the Tooth Fairy...so there was a LOT of excitement.  Take a look at the girlies...
Little Letters - Letter from the Tooth Fairy
Letter from Tooth Fairy Little Letter Little Mailbox

Now on to the Corn Chowder we are having for dinner tonight.  It is easy, quick, satisfying and delicious.  All in one.  -  I also made a loaf of quick no knead bread {today with Whole Wheat Flour, 1/4 C Sunflower Seeds, as well as 3 TB of Sesame Seeds} to accompany the dinner.

Corn Chowder
  • Splash of Canola Oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 medium carrot cleaned - cut into pieces
  • 2 celery stalks - cut into pieces
  • 1/2 red pepper - cleaned and diced
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 16oz bag of frozen super sweet corn kernels 
  • 4 medium to large yellow skin potatoes - thoroughly washed and diced
  • 5 C of water
  • 1/2 C of Wildwood Soy Creamer
  • 3-4 green onions cleaned and cut into rings for garnish
  • Salt, Pepper, Chef's Shake by The Spice Hunter to taste
  1. In a stock pot heat oil, when hot add onions with a pinch of salt.  Sautee until onions are soft, then
  2. Add carrots, celery and red pepper. Sautee until fragrant and vegetables turn bright in color
  3. Add corn, mix it under the veggies and sautee for another couple of minutes
  4. Add potatoes mix them under the veggies before adding water.
  5. Bring to a slow simmer and simmer until potatoes are soft
  6. Adjust spices before adding the Soy Creamer
  7. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish each serving with green onion rings
Dairyfree Vegan Vegetarian Chowder
I hope you like this quick and easy chowder as much as we did :) Oh, and guess what the girlies are having for lunch tomorrow...